I want to live, dear Lord, for Thee;
O keep me every day;
A faithful witness let me be
Along life’s rugged way.
When Satan would my hopes alarm,
O shelter Thou my soul;
Protect me with Thy mighty arm;
Thy strength will keep me whole.
Let me each day Thy spirit feel;
Increase my courage, Lord,
To walk by faith, endowed with zeal,
Directed by Thy word.
Take my hand and lead me, lead me every day,
Anywhere you need me on life’s rugged way;
With Thy Holy Spirit feed me, Lord, I pray,
Till I’m safe with Thee at home.
– James W. Gaines (1924)